Application for Street Works Licence (SWL)
If applying for emergency works please contact the Council by emailing HighwayPermits@southend.gov.uk before making an application.
If the SWL holder requires vehicular access onto the pedestrian area of Southend High Street, applicants will need to apply for permission.
Applicants must give a minimum three months notice in advance of the start date of any works. This is to allow for the statutory processes to be done.
More time may be required:
- depending on the complexity of the application
- if the works are likely to affect other statutory undertakers
When applying for a SWL, applicants will need to have:
- a payment method ready for the application fee
- the following documents ready to upload
Required documents and evidence
- Photographs - Photographs of the Highways asset you are referring to as evidence of current condition.
- A Scaled Site Plan - Highlighting in red, the boundary of the property/land under the licence. It must include the surrounding area, any road names and north indicator (Do not breach copyright rules)
- A Scaled Location Plan - Highlighting with a broken red line, the route of apparatus, in the highway only. It must include the size and depth of the relevant apparatus, any road names and north indicator
- Additional apparatus needs to be highlighted in a different colour and a key should be provided. (Do not breach copyright rules)
- Proof of New Roads and Street Works Act supervisor and operative accreditation
- Proof of Public Liability Insurance
And if applicable:
- evidence of authorisation - If the works are for existing apparatus, evidence of authorisation from the owner showing permission to work on the existing apparatus. An example letter is available to view online
- a copy of the 'F10 - HSE notification of construction project' - This is only needed if your site requires one. For example, if the works take longer than 30 days. More information can be found online
- traffic management plan - This is only needed if the works will interrupt the flow of vehicle and/or pedestrian traffic
You can obtain a copy of the SWL application form by emailing HighwayPermits@southend.gov.uk